For a look into the world of buttons, antique, vintage, or modern, come join enthusiastic button collectors for many hours of entertainment. The shows feature button displays, educational opportunities, button sales, socialization, friendship and a whole lot of buttons! Browse captivating button competition events at our fall show.
All events are public events and admission is a minimal cost or even free depending on the venue reserved.
Location:
The Historic Depot
125 Jackson St
Chelsea, MI 48118
Accommodations:
The Comfort Inn
1645 Commerce Park Dr
Chelsea, MI 48118
Call for Reservations: 734-433-8000. Mention the MBS for $119 per night room rate, includes breakfast.
Host club: Bay Button Bunch
Ways and Means: SouthWest Button Box
Education: Blue Water Buttoneers & Thumb Button Group
Raffle: Jacksonians
Registration: West Michigan Buttoneers
Friday, May 3
3-6 pm Dealer set-up
6 pm Dinner at the Depot
7-7:45 pm Program at the Depot
7:45-10 pm Night owl shopping at The Depot
Saturday, May 4
8:30-9:30 am Dealer set-up
9:30 am – 4:30 pm Showroom open
9:30 am Theme tray check-in
4 pm Raffle winners drawn
4:15 pm Theme trays check-out
4:30 pm Showroom closes
Not using Paypal? Mail a $25 check made out to the Michigan Button Society. Be sure to include a note indicating which wrap you desire — ham or vege. Orders should be sent to:
Linda Furgason
5327 Browns Lake Rd
Jackson, MI 49203
Deadline for ordering/mailing meals is April 25, 2024.
Presented by the NBS Board of Directors
Saturday, August 4 — Saturday, August 10, 2024
Be sure to occasionally check the EVENTS page at nationalbuttonsociety.org for more information.
To reserve your hotel room for the national convention, click here or call 1-800-774-1500. Mention the National Button Society block for their group rate.
A Spring Show
Button shopper stopping to look at engraved pearl buttons made by Diane S.
Competition Display
Competition trays of buttons exhibited at a fall show.
Show Overview
Room view of a button show.